Strasbourg make Caen’s Jessy Deminguet priority in case of departures | OneFootball

According to L’Équipe Strasbourg will make an offer for Caen midfielder Jessy Deminguet (24) if they sell one of their current midfielders beforehand. The midfielder is reportedly a priority for the Alsatians, but only in the case of a departure in midfield.

The 24-year old reportedly wants to leave the Ligue 2 side in search of top tier football, with Strasbourg’s interest in the player reaching back to April. Deminguet is currently entering the last year of his deal in Normandy.

According to Ouest-France, Caen midfielder Jessy Deminguet (24) was set to leave the club this summer; Toulouse already having a bid rejected with Lille and Strasbourg also interested.

Malherbe fixed a departing price for the player, and won’t be willing to accept any offers below it. The thrice-capped France U20 international has a desire to play in Ligue 1 next season, and did not return to pre-season with Stéphane Moulin’s squad.

Deminguet shined in Ligue 2 last season, enjoying by far his most productive season in Normandy,  making 33 appearances with six goals and nine assists provided from midfield. Since breaking through to Caen’s senior side, Deminguet has racked up a total of 138 appearances after rising through the ranks at youth and reserve level.

. The teenager started 34 games – most of which were alongside Deminguet as Caen finished seventh in Ligue 2 last season.